Attorney Practice Coordinator San Diego

Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary)
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite per week)
Compensation: $90,000 - $113,000 per hour + discretionary annual bonus

A respected international law firm is seeking an Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary) to support a busy litigation practice. This role provides high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and requires strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Coordinate attorney support requests with internal teams and shared services.
• Manage court deadlines, calendaring, and case-related administrative tasks.
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents for filing and service.
• E-file documents in state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Create and update case files and document management systems.
• Prepare Tables of Contents (TOCs) and Tables of Authorities (TOAs).
• Maintain client, matter, and attorney records.
• Assist with document production, transcription coordination, and other litigation support activities.
• Review and process billing-related materials as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation legal secretary experience.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing and ECF.
• Advanced experience preparing TOCs and TOAs using Best Authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Wellness, parental leave, disability, life insurance, and other employee support programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $113,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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